X'Trapolis
The X'Trapolis (also stylized as X'TRAPOLIS) is a series of multiple unit trains designed and built by Alstom. The trains have high floors, and are available in both single- and double-deck configurations. They are typically powered by an external electrical source, but may also be powered by batteries, hydrogen or diesel-electric power units.[1]
Models
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Current
[edit]- X'Trapolis Duplex – Réseau Express Régional (Paris and Île-de-France, France)
- X'Trapolis 100 – Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) and Valparaíso Metro (Chile). Melbourne version introduced in 2002 and Valparaíso version introduced in 2005.
- X'Trapolis Modular – Valparaíso Metro and Metrotrén (Rancagua Express and Nos Express – Santiago, Chile), introduced 2015. Similar to Civia units used on the Renfe Cercanías (Spain).
- X'Trapolis Mega – Metrorail (South Africa), introduced 2017.
- Transperth C-series – Transperth (Perth, Australia), introduced 2024.
- X'Trapolis Tsíimin K'áak for Tren Maya (Mexico)
Future
[edit]- X'Trapolis Ireland (IÉ 90000 Class) – DART (Dublin, Ireland, Irish gauge) First train delivered in 2024, entering into revenue service in 2026. 13 units will be battery-electric.[3][4]
- X'Trapolis 2.0 – Metro Trains Melbourne (Victoria, Australia), expected to enter service from mid to late 2025.[5]
Cancelled
[edit]- X'trapolis UK – Design offered on 15 September 2009 for the Thameslink rolling stock programme.[6] Bid subsequently withdrawn on 22 October of the same year.[7]
Manufacturing locations of X'Trapolis trains
[edit]Europe
[edit]Barcelona, Spain
[edit]Production of the X'Trapolis Modular for Chile took place in Barcelona from 2005 to 2013 and again from 2021 to 2022.
Česká Lípa, Czech Republic
[edit]The bodyshells for the RER NG are produced in Česká Lípa.
Katowice, Poland
[edit]Production for Irish Rail's 90000 Class units started in 2024.[8] They will be used on the operator's DART+ network in the Greater Dublin area.
La Rochelle, France
[edit]X'Trapolis 100 assembly took place in La Rochelle. Valparaíso's units were all made in the La Rochelle factory while Melbourne's units had their final assembly in Ballarat.
Valenciennes and Crespin, France
[edit]Production of the MI 2N, MI 09, and RER NG took place at the factories in Valenciennes and Crespin.
Americas
[edit]Ciudad Sahagún, Mexico
[edit]All X'trapolis units for Tren Maya happened at the Ciudad Sahagún site.
São Paulo, Brazil
[edit]The first 20 units of the X'Trapolis Mega for Metrorail were manufactured in São Paulo.
Africa
[edit]Dunnottar, South Africa
[edit]The remaining 580 of the 600 X'Trapolis Mega units are being produced by Gibesa in Dunnottar, a town outside of Nigel, South Africa.
Asia/Oceania
[edit]Ballarat, Australia
[edit]Final assembly of Melborune's X'Trapolis 100 units took place in Ballarat unlike in La Rochelle where full assembly of Valparaíso's units took place.
Full assembly of the X'Trapolis 2.0 takes place in the Ballarat North Workshops. The first unit was completed in November 2024.[9]
Bellevue, Australia
[edit]Transperth's C-series trains are constructed in Bellevue, Western Australia.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Commuter trains: the backbone of city life". Alstom. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "New Alstom RER NG starts operation in Paris/ Île de France". Urban Transport Magazine. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Alstom to supply green trains for Ireland's DART network". Railway Technology. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "DART+ Iarnród Éireann sign contract for new DART+ Fleet". DART+. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ "X'Trapolis 2.0 - modern trains for a modern Melbourne". Victorian Government. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Alstom unveils X'trapolis UK". Railway Gazette International. 17 September 2009.
- ^ "Alstom out of Thameslink bidding". Railway Gazette International. 29 October 2009.
- ^ Ryan, Edward (23 November 2024). "First new DART train assembled in Inchicore". The Liberty.
- ^ B., Kate (19 November 2024). "First X'Trapolis 2.0 train rolls off Ballarat production line". Australian Manufacturing.
- ^ "WA Railcar Program". www.metronet.wa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
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